Inside The Draft: Luke Easterling talks Colts' draft needs and wide receiver targets

In this week's episode of Inside the Draft, Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier are joined by NFL Draft analyst Luke Easterling from Athlon Sports. Luke highlights the Colts' major needs in the draft and shares his thoughts on the increasing recognition of quarterback JJ McCarthy's talent. He breaks down why he thinks the Colts should target a pass rusher in the first round and how they could address their need for additional receivers after round one.

The NFL Draft is just one week away and it's crunch time! Matt Taylor, Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier are back with Inside The Draft. They welcome Max Chadwick, NFL Draft and College Football insider from Pro Football Focus who shares his insights on players the Colts could trade up for in the first round. He breaks down why he's confident that five quarterbacks could be selected in the top of the first round, and lastly, reveals his top FCS and small school players that are on his radar heading into draft weekend.

Inside the Draft is back with just two weeks to go before the 2024 NFL Draft. Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier discuss potential first-round scenarios with Shane Hallam, the Managing Partner and NFL Draft analyst at draftcountown.com. Shane explains why he believes the Colts should target a cornerback in the first round and suggests some receivers who could offer great value to teams on day two of the draft. He also shares his opinions on the quarterbacks he believes in, and points out why the Jaguars are a team to keep an eye on regarding who the Colts might select in the first few rounds.

Inside the Draft returns this week as Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor visit with Charlie Campbell, NFL draft analyst from Walterfootball.com. Campbell shares insights on why it would be advantageous for the Colts to draft a cornerback in the first round and explains why the wide receiver depth is once again quite substantial this year. Additionally, Campbell sheds light on the positions that hold great value in the draft and discusses how some players have made it to the top of the draft boards due to excellent combine and Senior Bowl results.

Inside the Draft returns this week with a preview of the options available to the Colts in the upcoming NFL Draft. CBS Sports NFL Staff Writer, Garrett Podell, shares his thoughts on how the draft will unfold at the 15th overall pick for the Colts in late April.

Inside the Draft is back this week with former NFL GM Rick Spielman and CBS Draft insider Chris Trapasso, previewing the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman caught up with Spielman at the NFL Combine to discuss the quarterback class' depth and the offensive players likely to push defensive players down the board. Taylor and JJ Stankevitz also sat down with Trapasso at the combine to talk about wide receiver depth, best-case scenario for the Colts at pick 15, and Anthony Richardson's potential in his second season with the Colts.

Inside the Draft is back! We discuss the NFL Draft with national insiders leading up to draft weekend. In this episode, Matt Taylor and Jeffrey Gorman talk with Lance Zierlein about how the quarterback depth will affect the Colts with the 15th overall pick and explains why it might be better for the Colts to choose a receiver outside the first round. Lastly, Jeffrey and JJ Stakevitz talk to Dane Brugler about the different tiers of wide receivers, the best players on defense in the first round, and why Georgia tight end Brock Bowers is a promising prospect.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier recap and wrap up the 2023 NFL Draft with Charlie Campbell, NFL Draft analyst from Walter Football on this year's Inside The Draft finale. Campbell reveals why he ranks the Colts' draft class as one of the best in the NFL, and why he thinks Anthony Richardson is such a great fit for the Colts at quarterback. And lastly, the guys discuss some of the day three picks that might be able to contribute right away for the Colts as rookies.